Disney Strikes Out: New Alien Flick Claims 2024 Release Date
Get ready for an intergalactic adventure as the highly anticipated new Alien movie is set to hit screens in 2024 Prepare to be thrilled with intense action, suspenseful scenes, and of course, the iconic extraterrestrial creatures Don't miss out on this epic sci-fi blockbuster!
Disney has recently made significant changes to its release calendar, including pushing back the premieres for some of its major franchises like Avatar and Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, 20th Century Studios' highly anticipated Alien movie has finally been given a release date and is set to hit theaters on August 16, 2024. Despite the announcement, no further details about the upcoming science-fiction horror installment have been revealed yet.
What to Expect From The New Alien Movie
The upcoming Alien movie, directed by Fede Álvarez and starring Cailee Spaeny, has an impressive cast that includes Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Alieen Wu. Written by Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues, the film is currently going by the working title Alien: Romulus. Despite the release of a behind-the-scenes image featuring a facehugger on a space station, little is known about the film's plot, setting, or timeline, leaving audiences to speculate on what to expect from Álvarez's latest entry in the Alien franchise.
The presence of a facehugger indicates that the movie is set after the events of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, which explored the beginnings of the Xenomorphs. Additionally, Álvarez's background in horror films like Evil Dead and Don't Breathe hints at a return to the franchise's original roots, with a suspenseful story centered around the cast being pursued by extraterrestrial creatures on the space station. As the release date draws near, fans can anticipate learning more about the film's plot.
